Cranbrook Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Cranbrook (Kent).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We provide a welcoming, safe and stimulating learning environment rooted in Christian values, enabling children to overcome obstacles, seek opportunities and aim high. We recognise the limitless potential of every member of our school and nurture their unique talents so that all can shine in their classrooms and wider communities.
Our school mission is to: Learn, Grow, Shine in God's Light Click HERE to see how our school vision underpins our Curriculum Statement of Intent. Our vision is underpinned by this Biblical passage: "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.
Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven".
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Computing
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Forest School
- Growth Mindset
- Place2Be
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Food for LifeRecognised award
- Nurturing Schools AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 118600
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Weald of Kent
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (12 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Janine Marie Bennett | Chair of Governors | Nominated by other body and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Elizabeth Memon | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Joanne McKellar | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew John Gasson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Holly Jill White | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Charlie Baker | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Rev Richard David King | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2023 |
| Mrs Shelly Grace Sutton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Joanne Barker-Platt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr John Furminger | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Francesca Amelia Dawkins | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Jane Adele Phillips | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2013 | |
| Mrs Louise Porter-Barnett Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record